Inspections

Inspection Request Phone Line:

210-659-0333, Extension 444 - 7 days a week/24 hours a day. As of November 4, 2019, please note the following change in inspection request policy.

The cutoff for requesting next-day inspections is no longer 4:00 pm on the previous day. Inspection requests for the next business day can now be requested until midnight the day prior. Further, please note that the prior policy of having to schedule Wednesday inspections before noon on Tuesday is no longer in effect. Wednesday inspections can now be requested until midnight on Tuesday.

Note that inspection cancellation requests must be made on the inspection hotline by 7:00 am the day of the scheduled inspection.

Note that on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the City will be utilizing a third-party building inspector. Since a third-party building inspector is being used, the City cannot guarantee AM or PM inspection times. More than likely, the third-party inspector will not be in town until after 11:00 am. Please advise your staff and your clients accordingly. Except when the City is using a third-party inspector, AM or PM inspections can likely be accommodated; however, all inspections are taken on a first come first served basis. All inspections are subject to the availability of a City Official or third-party inspector.

Emergency Exceptions. Life, health, and safety inspections are the exceptions to the scheduling requirements above. (Loss of service, i.e. electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing service). Emergency inspections or situations where inspections are required in order to restore lost or abandoned service will be given first priority at the discretion of the department.

Leave the following information when requesting an inspection:Job address where inspection is to take placePermit NumberSpecific type of inspection neededContractor and sub-contractor company nameContact phone number

Permits

Note to contractors and homeowners: Contractors and homeowners need to be aware of the 2015 Code requirement for the installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms. This requirement applies to plumbing, mechanical and electrical contractors as well. Click here to see a primer on the requirement.

The purpose of this section is to provide easy access to permits as they relate to the development process. These forms may be printed and completed prior to coming to the Development Services Department.

You may fax you permit application to 210-659-7062, attention Permits. Typically, the application for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical will be processed and available for pick-up the next business day. For same day processing, please bring a completed permit application in to the office with you and be prepared to pay for the permit at the time of pick-up. Permits for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical must be signed for in person by an authorized representative of the Contractor. Permits for new construction, additions/remodels, sheds, etc. require a plan review and will take 14 to 21 business days.

If you prefer to fill out the required forms at the Development Services Department, you may do so during normal business hours. The staff is here to assist you Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Should you have question regarding the forms or need a form not listed, do not hesitate to contact the Development Services Department at 659-0333 ext 723 or 725. We will be happy to assist you.

Note 5: For any item not specifically included in the preceding
schedule, Development Services shall establish a fee
consistent with the level established by the schedule
and the applicant shall be so advised